If Peyton Manning joins the Broncos, Philip Rivers would welcome the chance to compete against Manning in the AFC West.

"I have to admit, and maybe people think I’m crazy, but I really hope it’s Denver," Rivers told XEPRS-AM in San Diego. "It would immediately make it that much tougher to win the West. Gosh, to play him twice a year, the AFC West would become a division that’s not lost in the shuffle. I’m kind of hoping that’s the case. It’s always fun to play a Peyton-led football team."

The Chargers missed the playoffs the past two seasons and on Wednesday lost wide receiver Vincent Jackson to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in free agency. However, Rivers still believes he has enough weapons to be successful, and is happy about the Chargers signing former Saints receiver Robert Meachem.

"I’m happy for him (Jackson)," Rivers said. "He earned the contract he got. He put in seven good years here. I certainly enjoyed playing with him. It’s unfortunate but on the bright side, we were able to make some counter moves, bring in a receiver like Meachem that’s pretty diverse and special."

Now Rivers is curious to see if Tebow-mania becomes Manning-mania in Denver.